Kevin J. Clerkin
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions

Overview

Dr. Kevin Clerkin is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and cardiologist, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with advanced heart failure. His practice includes those requiring left ventricular assist device or heart transplantation. He also attends as a cardiac intensivist. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology. Dr. Clerkin received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He completed additional training in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He also received a Master of Science degree in Patient Oriented Research/Biostatistics from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.Dr. Clerkin is an NIH funded clinical investigator and his research focuses on improving the quality of life and survival in heart transplant recipients. He has published more than 100 peer reviewed manuscripts, reviews, abstracts, and book chapters. His work has been published in prestigious peer-reviewed journals including Circulation, Journal of American College of Cardiology, Journal of American College of Cardiology Heart Failure, Circulation - Heart Failure, JAMA Cardiology, The New England Journal of Medicine, and The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation.

Dr. Clerkin is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, COVID-19, Cardiac Amyloidosis, and Heart Transplant.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 127 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Specialties

Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NY

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology

Fellowships

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

CUIMC/Vivian & Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
173 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
Other Locations
ColumbiaDoctors - 26 Indian Rock
Suffern, NY 10901

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Clerkin has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
Heart Transplant
Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiogenic Shock

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kevin J. Clerkin

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kevin J. Clerkin?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kevin J. Clerkin by calling their office at 212-305-4600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kevin J. Clerkin a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kevin J. Clerkin is classified as an Elite expert for Heart Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kevin J. Clerkin specialize in?

While Dr. Kevin J. Clerkin is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Heart Failure, and Cardiogenic Shock. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Kevin J. Clerkin participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kevin J. Clerkin has published 127 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Kevin J. Clerkin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kevin J. Clerkin accept my insurance?

Dr. Kevin J. Clerkin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-4600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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